Apple chief executive Steve Jobs, who almost single-handedly changed the way people around the world consume music, the Internet and even TV, announced late Wednesday that he has resigned as leader of the company he co-founded in his parents’ garage. Read more from the Washington Post article. See what his successor Tim Cook has to […]
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Lost-Films.eu Identifies Missing Films Through Crowdsourcing
Lost Films is a collaborative effort among film societies in Germany, France, Poland, New Zealand and several other countries to help identify and locate some 3,500 lost or missing films through crowdsourcing. Anyone can become a member and then upload clips and images from “mystery movies” to the site and also comment on as-yet-untitled stills […]
Continue readingBook and Media Swap Moved to Bender Arena – Thursday, May 19
Due to an anticipation of rain, this year’s Book and Media Swap will be taking place in Bender Arena, not on the Quad. Don’t miss it!
Continue readingPeople Buying Even Fewer DVDs Than Before
Check out what Consumerist.com has to say about this Deadline article on the decreasing popularity of DVDs.
Continue readingThe New TVs Are In!!
BEFORE AFTER That’s right, we’ve said goodbye to our little old televisions and now each viewing station is equipped with a brand new 22″ LCD HD TV. The photo doesn’t quite capture the improvement of the picture quality at our viewing stations. You’ll have to come and see for yourself!
Continue readingAmazon to Launch Library Lending for Kindle Books
Amazon today announced Kindle Library Lending, a new feature launching later this year that will allow Kindle customers to borrow Kindle books from over 11,000 libraries in the United States. Kindle Library Lending will be available for all generations of Kindle devices and free Kindle reading apps. Read more of the Amazon Press Release.See what […]
Continue readingLibya blast kills photojournalists Tim Hetherington and Chris Hondros
‘Restrepo’ co-director Tim Hetherington and Getty photographer Chris Hondros are hit by a mortar strike in Misurata, Libya. Read more here
Continue readingWashington City Paper’s Guide to Filmfest DC
The Washington City Paper has a pretty in depth guide to Filmfest DC. Check it out!Filmfest DC: An Insanely Serious Guide
Continue readingFilmfest DC Starts Today!
This year the festival will feature provocative Italian films and cutting edge work from Romania, the hottest spot on the international cinema scene. Fans can also look forward to “The Tango Singer” (Argentina), “Hipsters” (Russia), “Medal of Honor” (Romania), “Heliopolis” (Egypt), “Will You Marry Us” (Switzerland), “25 Carats” (Spain) and scores of other international award […]
Continue readingGoogle Takes on Facebook with Latest Social Tweak
Check out this article about Google’s latest endeavor, which happens to directly compete with Facebook. (Reuters) – Google Inc will begin allowing users to personally endorse search results and Web pages, its latest attempt to stave off rival Facebook Inc while trying to jump onboard a social networking boom. Read more..
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